HCS HB 577 -- PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES SPONSOR: Johnson, 47 (Kuessner) COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee on Local Government by a vote of 16 to 0. This substitute increases from $1,500 to $5,000 per annum the amount that an elected or appointed official or employee of the state or political subdivision can accept for performing services or selling, renting, or leasing property to their state agency or political subdivision. FISCAL NOTE: No impact on state funds in FY 2006, FY 2007, and FY 2008. PROPONENTS: Supporters say that the bill will make it easier for business owners to be on city boards. Testifying for the bill was Representative Kuessner. OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee. Julie Jinkens McNitt, Legislative AnalystCopyright (c) Missouri House of Representatives